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101 Schooling Exercises
Author: Jaki Bell; £11.87
Synopsis
Schooling your horse is fundamental to any equestrian
pastime, so g
etting
it right is essential to the horse and rider's progression. With 101 Schooling
Exercises, you can plan the exercises you want to ride according to the level of
you and your horse's ability. Whether to increase your horse's balance, generate
impulsion or for more advanced lateral exercises, the easy-to-follow exercises
include all the information you need to ride the movement correctly, what may go
wrong and advice on how to correct it. Each exercise is accompanied by an aerial
illustration of the arena and additional diagrams showing the rider's position
including where the emphasis should be on the rider's aids. Celebrities from the
equestrian world also divulge their favourite training exercises including
celebrity tips and advice.
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Horse and Pony Breeds
Author: Sandy Ransford; £7.25
Synopsis
The many different breeds of horses and ponies that exist have evolved over generations. Their development has been affected by climate, environment and lifestyle, as well as how they are used - whether as workhorses or to ride for pleasure. This book should help the young horse enthusiast to recognize and identify accurately the different breeds. Each horse or pony is photographed and accompanied by detailed descriptions of the history of the breed, as well the particular characteristics, colours and markings that distinguish that breed from any other.
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The Retreat
HORSE RESCUE
Horse Re-homing Scheme
For
those who have suitable premises and experience 'The Retreat Horse Rescue'
can arrange the loan of a horse or pony on a re-homing basis. Having a horse
or pony on loan from 'The Retreat Horse Rescue' is however, not something
that is given, or to be undertaken, lightly.
'The Retreat Horse Rescue', for their part, thoroughly inspects the proposed receiving premises and there is a legally binding agreement to be signed between the prospective 'borrower' and 'The Retreat Horse Rescue' covering all aspects of how and where the loaned animal will be cared for.
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Caring for your pony/horse - daily routine
This is intended as a rough guide as daily routine will depend on many factors including where the pony is kept, how much time you have and how fit the pony is.
Morning feed - the horse may need to be brought in if it has been in the field overnight.
Muck out stable - if possible, the horse should be tied up outside to decrease the risk of airway disease caused by dust and spores in the bedding. It is polite and often a necessity to keep the area around your stable neat and tidy so sweep up here too. (See essential equipment section for mucking out equipment).
Ensure that water buckets are cleaned and refilled.
Put up a hay-net if the pony is to be kept stabled during the day.
Pick out feet and groom thoroughly before tacking up the horse for exercise.
Exercise the horse - daily exercise at least once a day is essential for most horses.
If the horse is sweaty following exercise, ensure that the horse is rubbed down and dried thoroughly before putting back in the stable or turning out - a sweat rug can be useful in this situation.
When you return in the evening, feed the horse, skip out the stable (brief mucking out to remove droppings and wet areas of bedding) and ensure there is plenty of water and hay available if the horse is to stay in overnight.
Repeat exercise if possible - alternatively, the main exercise of the day can be performed in the evening if that fits in with your schedule better.
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